The NBA has approved a transaction involving Kawhi Leonard from the LA Clippers to the Toronto Raptors. The deal was verified Wednesday by the office. Leonard is heading back to Toronto. Analysts are assessing the move. The Raptors' title odds have risen. That positions them as an Eastern Conference contending team. Toronto adds Leonard to its roster. The Clippers are without their star. The trade was announced following an agreement between the teams. The approval was issued by the NBA office. Both rosters will undergo changes once the deal is finalized.